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Which statement about public problems is accurate?
Which statement about public problems is accurate?
- All public problems are acted on by the government.
- Government never plays a role in solving public problems.
- Not all public problems are acted on by the government. (correct)
- Most problems are solved by the government.
What role does government play in solving big problems, according to Bill Gates in the text?
What role does government play in solving big problems, according to Bill Gates in the text?
- Government has no involvement in solving big problems.
- Government provides resources to ensure solutions reach those in need. (correct)
- Government plays a minor role in solving big problems.
- Government only defines problems but does not provide solutions.
How are problems and demands treated in the policy process, based on the text?
How are problems and demands treated in the policy process, based on the text?
- Problems and demands are constantly being defined and redefined. (correct)
- Problems remain static in the policy process.
- Policymakers never define problems for others.
- Policymakers are always faced with given problems.
How does the text suggest poverty is manmade?
How does the text suggest poverty is manmade?
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Why should political scientists study public policy?
Why should political scientists study public policy?
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What is one of the main reasons for studying public policy according to the text?
What is one of the main reasons for studying public policy according to the text?
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Why is factual knowledge considered important in prescribing for the ills of society?
Why is factual knowledge considered important in prescribing for the ills of society?
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What is a major challenge faced in public policy today?
What is a major challenge faced in public policy today?
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Why is an exclusive focus on institutions' processes or behaviors considered inadequate according to the text?
Why is an exclusive focus on institutions' processes or behaviors considered inadequate according to the text?
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